Drinking Juice for a Good Cause – Jack LaLanne’s Power Juicer Express (CLOSED)

As some of you may remember from the Vanilla Creme Cookie Challenege, a few months ago I embarked on three month, no chocolate fast. I didn’t mention that at the same time, I decided not to drink any soda or carbonated drinks as well. During those months, I started drinking lots of juice – cran-apple, lemonade, Kool-Aid, etc. One problem with this new habit is that these drinks, while not all syrupy and bubbly like soda, still are laden with sugars and aren’t really that healthy for you.

Enter the Jack LaLanne’s Power Juicer Express. This juicer is a perfect way to have natural, fresh juices in the comfort of your own home every morninmg. It is very easy to use, simply throw pieces of fruits or veggies down the chute (you can cut them down to size if needed,) then press them through the filter/blades using the “pusher.” The juice comes out of the spout and into your cup. This is best for single-servings because I (unfortunately) learned the hard way that if the edge of your extra large cup is too high, it closes the spout, making all the juice collect inside the juicer until it could potentially overflow. I should mention that they caution about this in the directions, I was just so excited to make the juice that I didn’t read the instructions thoroughly. I recommend that you learn from my mistake and take the time to read all instructions.

In terms of power and operation, one tester said, “It looks like it has the power of a machine that requires a permit, but is so easy to use, it could be a child’s toy*” (*But please do not give this to your child as a toy. It is a juicer, not a toy!) Another tester felt that it was like having a “mini-juicing factory – union, machinery, workers & all – in the comfort of your kitchen.” Sometimes the juicer shakes a bit as it’s pulverizing your fruit, but fortunately, it is sturdily built and has a metal locking bar to keep the top on, ensuring that pieces of fruit don’t go flying across your kitchen.

The Jack LaLanne Power Juicer Express comes with a recipe book with several suggested fruit juice recipes and even some soup, side, and dessert recipes that use various other fruit and veggie pulps. My fellow testers and I tried out three different fruit juice recipes. The ‘Sweet Surprise’ got rave reviews while the ‘Lemon Lime Zip’ and the ‘Juicy Adrenaline Rush’ fell victim to some not-ripe-enough fruit. One thing to remember is that since these juices are all-natural and freshly made, all of the flavor comes directly from the ingredients you add. Since you’re not adding extra sugar, it won’t be as sweet as artificially flavored drinks, but they will be much, much healthier.

The juicer is also very easy to clean. The base can be wiped down with a cloth or sponge – since it has a motor, we don’t want to get it too wet. The other parts can be washed in warm, soapy water or put into the dishwasher (but they recommend cleaning the pusher by hand.) It takes a little time to wash the filter/blade because the holes are very small, and it’s a little harder to get some of the fruit “debris” out of them. I used a plastic bag in the pulp collector, as they recommended, so that was super easy to clean. Tie bag up and toss into trash can.

It’s really hard not to justify having a juicer in your own home. The benefits of having fresh and natural fruit juice can’t be debated. It’s also an easy way to get some of the daily recommended fruits and vegetable servings, which I’ll admit I have been unable to consistently adhere to so far. And in addition to the healthy diet, you’ll also be getting good “karma points” since you’ll be supporting the OCNA cause.

The WCatDD Jack LaLanne Power Juicer Giveaway!

The Prize:

One lucky winner will receive: One Jack LaLanne’s Power Juicer Express, a ~$100 value!

This is a very generous giveaway & I would love to win it!I would make a strawberry, blue berry & banana juice (my grandma has one of these and made me that when i visited her…)Thank you so muchJessica

I would have a fruit one with the fresh blue berries, raspberries and strawberries we put up. I would also try one with some collards, carrots and pine apple…I don't know why but I think that would be tasty.

I would have a fruit one with the fresh blue berries, raspberries and strawberries we put up. I would also try one with some collards, carrots and pine apple…I don't know why but I think that would be tasty.

Well, I'd probably start out with simple orange juice until I got comfortable with the machine and how it operates. Then I would love to venture into more exotic territory… I've always wondered what sauerkraut juice would taste like! 🙂

Well, I'd probably start out with simple orange juice until I got comfortable with the machine and how it operates. Then I would love to venture into more exotic territory… I've always wondered what sauerkraut juice would taste like! 🙂

Apple, beet, plus protein powder. Juicers are important for people who have a hard time eating, who need a high calorie content with ease of swallowing. Alpha Tee Eee eSe eL , then number two, eight, three, with yahoo

Hmmm, so many possibilities! I'd start with the basics, like apple/carrot, or apple/pear (perfect time of year for apples!), then move on to advanced juicing – like apple/spinach/lemon, or kiwi/orange/mango. I've always wanted a juicer – sooo healthy! Thanks for the great givaway!!

Hmmm, so many possibilities! I'd start with the basics, like apple/carrot, or apple/pear (perfect time of year for apples!), then move on to advanced juicing – like apple/spinach/lemon, or kiwi/orange/mango. I've always wanted a juicer – sooo healthy! Thanks for the great givaway!!

This is a great investment and i am sure that whatever your tastes are, you can make a drink to your liking. I like this product because i really enjoy fruit and i would love to make my own special fruit drink. I'd make Watermellon, strawberrys, and cantelope surprise and I would call it Waterstrawlope juice!

This is a great investment and i am sure that whatever your tastes are, you can make a drink to your liking. I like this product because i really enjoy fruit and i would love to make my own special fruit drink. I'd make Watermellon, strawberrys, and cantelope surprise and I would call it Waterstrawlope juice!

I would like to say that I would juice vegtables for a healthy drink, like broccoli, brussels sprouts, spinich etc……but the picture of the juicer with the fruit has reminded me of Pink Laylahne''s, orange juice with strawberries, mmmm.

I would like to say that I would juice vegtables for a healthy drink, like broccoli, brussels sprouts, spinich etc……but the picture of the juicer with the fruit has reminded me of Pink Laylahne''s, orange juice with strawberries, mmmm.

My husband and I have been really wanting a juicer. I really love that they donate proceeds to Ovarian Cancer Awareness. It's a silent killer. I almost lost my mother to it at age 45! She is thankfully in remission but had gone improperly diagnosed for over a year and it had spread practically everywhere!I would love to make some orangeade.Thanks for the ChanceTonyamcrain [at] aol.com

My husband and I have been really wanting a juicer. I really love that they donate proceeds to Ovarian Cancer Awareness. It's a silent killer. I almost lost my mother to it at age 45! She is thankfully in remission but had gone improperly diagnosed for over a year and it had spread practically everywhere!I would love to make some orangeade.Thanks for the ChanceTonyamcrain [at] aol.com

Oooo. Would love to win one of these. Have some health problems that juicing would be a great benefit to but can't afford the $6+ is costs to get from a juice bar here in New York. Love that the new model benefits ovarian cancer research. Would love to make some greens drinks with apple and ginger.

Oooo. Would love to win one of these. Have some health problems that juicing would be a great benefit to but can't afford the $6+ is costs to get from a juice bar here in New York. Love that the new model benefits ovarian cancer research. Would love to make some greens drinks with apple and ginger.

Every since I seen the info commercial for Jack Lalanne's juicers I have wanted one but sadly with one income its just not in the budget. My kids are into sports so I want them to try and eat healthier, I also keep putting off losing the weight I have put on. If I was lucky enough to be the winner the first juice I would make would be carrots with apples as these are 2 good fruit and vegetables to have daily.I would also make a citrus blend with limes, oranges and lemons. I would save money by making juice at home.Thank you so much for the chance to win a way to a healthier family.camper223[at]live[dot]com

Every since I seen the info commercial for Jack Lalanne's juicers I have wanted one but sadly with one income its just not in the budget. My kids are into sports so I want them to try and eat healthier, I also keep putting off losing the weight I have put on. If I was lucky enough to be the winner the first juice I would make would be carrots with apples as these are 2 good fruit and vegetables to have daily.I would also make a citrus blend with limes, oranges and lemons. I would save money by making juice at home.

I would *love* to give this juicer to my husband for the holidays! He’s such a great partner, and I know he’d appreciate this fabulous, healthy gift. (And I know our kids would enjoy real squeezed oj!)

I would *love* to give this juicer to my husband for the holidays! He’s such a great partner, and I know he’d appreciate this fabulous, healthy gift. (And I know our kids would enjoy real squeezed oj!)

I have always wanted one of these. I used to watch the infomercials when I was a kid.I would love to try a fruit juice mixture…everything that I have in my kitchen…apples, bananas, a few frozen berries, and maybe even a few carrots!

For the mornings I would prepare more of a fruity juice, typically including apples & bananas, then later I would opt for a type of homemade V-8 with tomatoes, carrots and so forth. Juicing is one of the best ways for myself and our family to ensure we are getting the daily recommended requirements of both fruits and vegetables… and in a “smoothie” form that doesn't gross-out the kids! 🙂

For the mornings I would prepare more of a fruity juice, typically including apples & bananas, then later I would opt for a type of homemade V-8 with tomatoes, carrots and so forth. Juicing is one of the best ways for myself and our family to ensure we are getting the daily recommended requirements of both fruits and vegetables… and in a “smoothie” form that doesn't gross-out the kids! 🙂

Carrot and pear juice, you must try it… AMAZING! :)I also love Cucumber and watermelon juice. I used to juice a lot but my juice blew up whilst I was pregnant and trying to get extra veggies in my diet, Thanks for the opportunity to win another one!

I have been making all fresh juice smoothies, love to start juicing to help with my weight. We have so many farmers markets where I can get fresh fruit. I think first I'll make one with berries and mango

I have been making all fresh juice smoothies, love to start juicing to help with my weight. We have so many farmers markets where I can get fresh fruit. I think first I'll make one with berries and mango

I get a lot of citrus in the winter & would make lots of citrus juices. During the entire year, I would like to make juice that includes greens, like spinach, for my health. I just read a juice recipe the other day that had spinach and blueberries. I would love to try that. Thanks!

I get a lot of citrus in the winter & would make lots of citrus juices. During the entire year, I would like to make juice that includes greens, like spinach, for my health. I just read a juice recipe the other day that had spinach and blueberries. I would love to try that. Thanks!